A motorcycle theft was reported on September 14, and deputies are asking the public to help identify a person pictured in newly released photos. The Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft, and investigators have not announced an identity or filed any charges.
According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office, the case has been logged under number 26032986, and anyone with information is asked to reference that number when reaching out. The agency is directing tips either through its online portal at pascosheriff.com/tips or by calling its tip line at 1-800-706-2488.
A LoopNet listing identifies 11431 Cockle Drive as a multifamily property. It remains unclear whether surveillance footage from the area will factor into the investigation.
What the Missing Motorcycle Is Worth
The stolen model, a BMW G 310 R, is the German manufacturer's entry-level naked roadster, built around a 313cc single-cylinder engine. Per Motorcycle.com, the bike carries a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of $5,195 for 2025 and 2026 models, making it a relatively accessible machine in BMW's lineup rather than a high-end collector's item.
Despite that modest price tag, Florida law doesn't treat the theft as a minor offense. Under Florida Statute § 812.014(2)(c)6, taking any motor vehicle — including a motorcycle — is automatically classified as third-degree grand theft regardless of its market value, a charge that carries up to five years in state prison, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine, according to Demmery Law, PLLC.
A Previous Pasco Public Appeal
In August, the sheriff's office issued a similar appeal after a theft at a Port Richey business in the 11000 block of US 19, a case that Hoodline covered in its piece, Port Richey store theft suspect sought, filed under a different case number.
What Tipsters Should Know
Anyone submitting information is expected to be truthful. Knowingly filing false or misleading crime information with law enforcement, including through online tip portals, is a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
For now, the central questions — whether the suspect acted alone and how the motorcycle was moved off the property — remain unanswered.
